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Radiology Billing Services in Virginia

Built for Palmetto GBA’s four-state Jurisdiction M rules and Virginia’s Cardinal Care Medicaid program, we keep Virginia radiology groups paid accurately and on time.

Radiology Billing Built For Virginia's Realities

From Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads, Virginia radiology groups bill against a four-state Medicare jurisdiction, a consolidated Medicaid program, and a dominant payer locked in a public rate fight with a major hospital system.

Jurisdiction M Medicare rules shared with three other states

Medicaid unified under the Cardinal Care program

No interstate compact fast-track for physician licensure

15 working days to pay a clean claim

Processed Claim Value
$ M+
Avg. A/R Collection Time
0 Days
Turn Around Time (TAT)
0 Hours
Client Retention Rate
0 %
Annual Claims
0 M+
First-Pass Claim Rate
0 %
Avg. Revenue Growth
8- 8 %
Avg. Denial Reduction
0 %

What Makes Virginia Radiology Billing Different

Four regulatory layers shape every claim we file for Virginia radiology practices.

Jurisdiction M Medicare Rules

Palmetto GBA processes Medicare Part A and B claims for Jurisdiction M, covering Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. A coverage update out of North Carolina applies just as directly to a radiology group in Richmond. We track Palmetto’s specific bulletins so Virginia claims match the standard actually enforced across all four states.

A Consolidated Medicaid Program

Virginia folded its Medallion 4.0 and Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus programs into a single managed care program, Cardinal Care, in 2023. The same contracted MCOs continue administering benefits under the new name, but a billing team still working from the old Medallion or CCC Plus framework is tracking a structure that no longer exists on paper.

No Compact Fast-Track

Virginia has not joined the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, unlike most of the country. An out-of-state radiologist moving into a Virginia practice goes through the Board of Medicine’s standard licensure process rather than an expedited compact pathway, which changes how far in advance credentialing and payer enrollment need to start.

15-Day Prompt Pay Standard

Under Virginia Code 38.2-3407.1, insurers owe interest on a health claim starting 15 working days after receiving proof of loss if the claim goes unpaid, at the legal rate of 6 percent annually or the contract rate, whichever is higher. We build Virginia claims clean on the first pass so they clear inside that window.

Complete Radiology Revenue Cycle Management

Certified CIRCC and CPC coders handle every CPT code, modifier, and global billing rule specific to diagnostic and interventional radiology — maximizing reimbursement on every encounter across all modalities and payer types.

Where Virginia Radiology Billing Breaks Down

A four-state Medicare jurisdiction, a Medicaid program still shedding its old names, and a 15-day prompt pay clock all add friction most billing teams aren’t built to absorb.

Before RBS

Medicaid claims filed under outdated Medallion or CCC Plus rules

Jurisdiction M denials reworked from scratch every time

Out-of-state licensure timelines underestimated with no compact

Clean claims slipping past the 15-working-day clock

Legal-rate interest penalties absorbed instead of collected

After RBS

Medicaid claims filed to Cardinal Care's current structure

Jurisdiction M appeals built on tracked Palmetto bulletins

Standard Virginia licensure timelines planned for up front

Every clean claim timestamped against the 15-working-day clock

Legal-rate interest tracked and collected, not written off

Precision RCM & Coding Built for Radiology

Generic billing is the fastest way to a denied radiology claim. RBS delivers specialty-specific revenue integrity built for imaging’s TC/PC splits and modifier rules, so you capture every dollar you’re owed.

Diagnostic Radiology

CT Scan

MRI & MRA

Nuclear Medicine

PET / PET-CT

Ultrasound

Interventional Radiology

Teleradiology

Mammography

DEXA / Bone Density

Hospital Radiology

Radiation Oncology

Coverage Confirmed for Every Payer You Work With

From national carriers to regional Medicaid plans, coverage is checked against the exact payer, plan, and product type on file — never a generic match. Every result reflects current payer policy, not outdated data from months ago.
medicare
Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
cigna
Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
aetna
Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
tricare
wellcare
Humana
medicare
Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
cigna
Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
aetna
Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
tricare
wellcare
Humana
medicare
Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
cigna
Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
aetna
Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
tricare
wellcare
Humana

Serving Radiology Practices Across Virginia

From Northern Virginia and Richmond to Hampton Roads, Roanoke, and Charlottesville, we bill for radiology groups and their hospital partners across the state.

Northern Virginia

Cities
  • Arlington
  • Alexandria
  • Fairfax
Counties
  • Fairfax County
  • Arlington County

Richmond & Central Virginia

Cities
  • Richmond
  • Henrico
  • Chesterfield
Counties
  • Henrico County
  • Chesterfield County

Hampton Roads & the Tidewater

Cities
  • Virginia Beach
  • Norfolk
  • Chesapeake
Counties
  • York County
  • Isle of Wight County

Roanoke & Southwest Virginia

Cities
  • Roanoke
  • Salem
  • Blacksburg
Counties
  • Roanoke County
  • Montgomery County

Charlottesville & the Piedmont

Cities
  • Charlottesville
  • Culpeper
  • Harrisonburg
Counties
  • Albemarle County
  • Rockingham County

Fredericksburg & the Northern Neck

Cities
  • Fredericksburg
  • Spotsylvania
  • Stafford
Counties
  • Spotsylvania County
  • Stafford County

Wired Into Every System You Already Run

Your EHR, RIS, and PACS stay exactly as they are. We plug our coding workflow directly into what you already use — no migration, no new login for your radiologists, no disruption to how your team already works.

Built for Virginia's Largest Commercial Payer

Anthem holds the largest share of Virginia’s commercial health insurance market of any single carrier. Anthem and Sentara Health, one of the state’s largest hospital systems, are in a public rate dispute, with a negotiating deadline in October 2026 and roughly 215,000 Hampton Roads members at risk of losing in-network access if no deal is reached by year end. A practice that can’t bill cleanly against Anthem is exposed to however that fight ends.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Medicare Administrative Contractor handles Virginia radiology claims?

Palmetto GBA processes Medicare Part A and B claims for Jurisdiction M, which also covers North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. We track Palmetto’s specific billing bulletins rather than generic national Medicare guidance.
Cardinal Care is Virginia’s managed care Medicaid program, formed in 2023 by consolidating the former Medallion 4.0 and Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus programs under one name. The same MCOs continue administering benefits, so claims built around the old program names need to be updated to the current structure.
No. Virginia has not joined the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, so an out-of-state radiologist goes through the Board of Medicine’s standard licensure process rather than an expedited compact pathway. We plan credentialing and payer enrollment timelines around that longer runway.
Under Virginia Code 38.2-3407.1, an insurer owes interest starting 15 working days after receiving proof of loss on an unpaid claim, at the legal rate of 6 percent annually or the contract rate, whichever is higher. We track every claim’s clock so that interest gets collected instead of waived.
Yes. Anthem holds the largest share of Virginia’s commercial health insurance market and is currently in a public rate dispute with Sentara Health over hospital reimbursement. We build claims to Anthem’s specific requirements rather than treating it as a generic commercial payer.

Get Virginia Radiology Billing That Keeps Up

From Jurisdiction M appeals to Cardinal Care’s consolidated structure, let’s talk about what’s actually slowing down your reimbursements.

Jurisdiction M and Palmetto-specific claim review

Medicaid claims filed to Cardinal Care's current structure

Licensure and payer enrollment timelines planned without a compact

Clean-claim tracking against the 15-working-day clock

Commercial billing built for Anthem's specific requirements

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What Our Clients Say?

Rebecca Lawson

★★★★★

Radiology Practice Manager

Since partnering with your radiology billing team, our billing workflow has become much smoother. They understand imaging procedures, payer requirements, coding, and claim follow-ups. Their team is responsive, professional, and always stays on top of outstanding claims.

Dr. Christopher Bennett

★★★★★

Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging Center

Your team truly understands the challenges of radiology billing. They handle claims accurately, follow up on unpaid accounts, and help resolve billing issues efficiently. Their expertise and communication have made our revenue cycle more organized and reliable.

Dr. Andrew Whitaker

★★★★★

Radiologist & Imaging Center Owner

Our team has been an excellent partner for our imaging center. They understand radiology billing, coding, claim submission, denials, and follow-ups. Their attention to detail and consistent communication have helped streamline our billing process and improve our revenue cycle.

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